The Lovelight Stories® Podcast Stephanie Jacobs

Today on the podcast I’m welcoming Maria Hansen-Quine. She is a global speaker, author, clinical social worker and school counselor, and serves as the Global Ethnic and Racial Healing Manager at Hillsong Church. She’s a strong advocate for adoption, inclusion, and trauma-based parenting. Alongside her husband, Sam, who is an adult adoptee from South Korea, they are parents to what she terms as “nine precious jewels”, two biological children and seven adopted children (from the United States, China, and Ghana).
 
In this episode, you’ll hear Maria’s beautiful story of God’s blessings as she shares how her life has intricately unwoven into a lovely testimony of God’s goodness. Come to see how saying “yes” to adoption and allowing Him to direct her path, has lead her to a life of joy and overwhelming blessings!
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
Hear how Maria and her husband have chosen to say “Yes” to God and His plan for their lives in serving Him and His people.  
Hear adoption stories of Maria’s 7 adopted children (from the United States, China, and Ghana), and the ways in which God lead them to each.  
Come to understand how instrumental trauma-based parenting has been in raising their 9 children and how you can begin to learn about it too!  
Learn about the mission of Hillsong Church’s Global Ethnic and Racial Healing Initiative Maria is leading to bring Unity to the global church.  
As you’ll come to see in this episode, Maria and her husband continually step out in faith to live out the life God has planned for them. Their story and that of their 9 children is so inspiring, and I just can’t wait for you to listen-in!
 
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Today on the podcast I’m welcoming Zemmie Fleck. She is the Executive Director of GA Right to Life in Atlanta, advocating for all life from conception to natural death. She herself has a unique adoption story that she shares so beautifully with us! 
 
You’ll hear Zemmie’s personal story of adoption along with her 4 siblings at just 5 months old. In this episode, you’ll also have the chance to expand your perspective, as we discuss both sides of the abortion issue. Ultimately, you’ll hear why Zemmie believes that any human being can thrive, and that they just need to be given a chance.
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
Hear Zemmie’s personal story of being adopted, along with her 4 other siblings, by her parents who took them in essentially overnight. Come to understand her parent’s love, faith and trust in the Lord through welcoming strangers into their home with open arms! Hear how Zemmie became the Executive Director of Georgia Right to Life, and what they stand for. Engage with us as we discuss common questions and stances around abortion and pro-life.  
Whatever your views may be, I hope you’ll listen-in to hear Zemmie’s story as we challenge our perspectives on this issue. In fact, that’s part of what this podcast is all about - challenging our perspectives through story! 
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Meet my brother, Jesse! He was born with Down syndrome when I was just 2 years old, and he has been the absolute best gift our family could have ever received.
 
In this episode, I’m interviewing Jesse and you’ll simply get to know him, understand the love and innocence his perspective brings to those around him, and peer into our special relationship. We really do have the sweetest relationship and we truly are best friends…We do everything together, of which he’ll tell you all about in this episode! Come meet my brother, Jesse, and listen-in as we explore his favorite things! 
 
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Meet David Hughens, screenplay writer behind Made With Love, a new crowdfunded movie that highlights the love, joy, and productivity of those with Down syndrome! In this conversation, you’ll hear David’s experience of befriending Jay, and why he decided to create a movie to foster inclusivity and understanding of people like Jay.
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
Learn how David’s mother’s writing inspired him to first get into film making at the age of 23. After many years on a different career path, hear how God brought him back into film making (and the huge success he’s had in writing screenplays since)! Hear how David first met Jay, his friend with Down syndrome, and what inspired David to begin writing Made With Love! Get to know Jay and the joy and light he brings to life! Understand what David has learned about Down syndrome and why he  decided to make this screenplay into a major motion picture! Learn how you can support the campaign to get this movie made!  
This is such a lighthearted episode, and you’ll walk away with more joy in your day!
 

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Meet Lori Ann McQuillen! Today’s conversation is one of those real, raw, and vulnerable stories. In this episode, you’ll hear Lori Ann’s intimate story of lifelong substance abuse. Through her story, you’ll come to better understand the bondage of addiction and how severely it can take hold of one’s life, to the point of almost losing it. You’ll have the chance to rejoice with us as you learn how Lori Ann was able to finally break free and restore her life!
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
The childhood trauma Lori Ann experienced through rejection from her own dad and how that established unhealthy core beliefs at a young age.  
Her struggle with addiction, teen pregnancy, losing her 4 children to the state, finding herself in and out of jail, and almost losing her life to overdose.  
Lori Ann’s redemptive recovery story - How God has restored her through His word and the support system he placed around her. Her story is one of true transformation in every way: mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and relationally!  
Opening your heart for the good of others – to share what you’ve experienced so that others can learn from your story is vulnerable, yet filled with such purpose! She has worked so hard to transform her life into purpose and joy, and she’s now experiencing the healing power of telling her story today too! Lori Ann is a wonderful example of someone who’s turned great pain into purpose - and she’s just getting started! 
 

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Today on the podcast I’m sitting down with Steve Stirling. In this episode, you’ll learn how Steve, who was stricken by polio and orphaned at a young age, has been able to live a thriving life in America and ultimately serve those with needs that are similar to the needs of his own as a young boy in Korea so many years ago. 
 
Today, Steve is President and CEO of MAP International, a kingdom assignment God has so evidently and uniquely prepared him for through his own life experiences.
 
Episode topics:
Hear Steve’s very inspiring story of how God lead him on a blessed journey beginning as an orphan stricken with Polio in Korea to becoming President and CEO of MAP International.  
Hear his personal adoption story and how he ended up living in the United States.  
Learn how God equipped Steve for His kingdom work through his corporate and nonprofit experiences.  
Understand MAP International’s unique model of distributing medical supplies and life saving medicines worldwide.  
I met Steve multiple years ago already, and have had the chance to interact with him and others from MAP on multiple occasions, including vision summits, galas, donor meetings, and more. You’ll learn why MAP is one of my absolute favorite organizations as you listen in!
 
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